The main early influence that shaped my music was my grandmother Florence Hall, her solid foundation of gospel has influenced my music throughout my entire life.
Other major influences were Pink Anderson. Mississippi John Hurt, Jesse Fuller, Flat and Scruggs, Jim and Jesse, Bill Monroe, Jimmie Rogers, Hank Williams, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Sonny Terry and Brownie MaGee, Chuck Berry, Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jesse Young, B.B.King and Charlie Daniels....
JERRY has been writing, recording, producing and performing music most of his life... He was a founding member of the YOUNGBLOODS with JESSE COLIN YOUNG and the CORBITT & DANIELS BAND with CHARLIE DANIELS...
JERRY has toured and performed concert venues world-wide and has appeared with such artists as KENNY ROGERS, WAYLON JENNINGS, NEIL DIAMOND, JAMES BROWN, CHUCK BERRY, CHARLIE DANIELS, BONNIE RAITT, JUDY COLLINS, AMERICA, JESSE COLIN YOUNG, and many others. His performances have included many network television venues and specials…
JERRY has produced recordings for DON McLEAN, JANIS IAN, CHARLIE DANIELS, MAD RIVER and many others... Jerry has achieved chart and air-play success as a writer, artist, and independent producer. Among his most successful works are “GRIZZLY BEAR” (written by JERRY) and “GET TOGETHER” with the YOUNGBLOODS, “CASTLES IN THE AIR” b/w “VINCENT” (STARRY-STARRY NIGHT) with DON MCLEAN, “GREAT BIG BUNCHES OF LOVE” with CHARLIE DANIELS, and “COUNTRY BOY BLUES” and “SNOW JOB” as a solo artist. His credits involve works that have sold over 20 million records, tapes and CD’s. JERRY has won gold and platinum awards for his recordings...
His feature film credits include such memorable works as “RADIO FLYER”, “FORREST GUMP”, “TARGET”, ERNEST THOMPSON'S “1969, “PONTIAC MOON”, “ZABRISKIE POINT”, “FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS ”, “JACK THE BEAR”, “BULLWORTH”, “MILLENNIUM”, “THE DISH”, and the soundtrack albums for these films…
His other works include TV sound tracks, including “THE SIMPSONS”, “TOUR OF DUTY”, “CHINA BEACH”, “IN LIVING COLOR” and “BEVERLEY HILLS 90210”, many documentary films, and numerous national television and radio commercials, including spots for GENERAL MOTORS, LEVI STRAUSS, PEPSI, THE GAP, SHELL and CHEVRON. Jerry recently provided music for the FOX series "LUCKY" starring JOHN CORBETT, and the NBC series “HEIST”…
JERRY re-united with his lifelong friend JESSE COLIN YOUNG this past summer for shows in northern Texas. JESSE is featured singing harmonies on a number of tracks on JERRY'S new CD...
JERRY was a featured artist at the fall 2008 “FRANK BROWN INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL” and received great reviews from the audiences and his peers for his solo shows…
For a more in depth biography, discography and recording and television soundtrack projects go to his website at www.jerrycorbitt.com...
JERRY'S new CD on DESERT WIND MUSIC entitled "ALONG FOR THE RIDE" is now available for sale as a CD from DESERT WIND or CDbaby.com, or as a download as well as the cover art at www.digstation.com/jerrycorbitt...
Many of his friends, including, JESSE COLIN YOUNG, CHARLIE DANIELS, PETER CHILDS, JEFF STURMS, STEVIE DAVIS, BOBBY FLORES and MARK KARAN are featured as players on the new album…
Famous for his unique guitar picking and versatile baritone voice reminiscent of his YOUNGBLOODS and CORBITT & DANIELS BAND days...
...THIS NEW COUNTRY CD FEATURES JERRY AT HIS FINEST...
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Hi Jerry.....just wanted to send out our wishes for a blessed and safe Thanksgiving for you and Barb....be safe and enjoy...our love...God Bless...Wayne and Belle
Saw you was on line so I wanted to say "Hi" from Cullman. John and me are doing a lot of writing and it is a real blast working with him again. Like the old days.
AHO MY BROTHER JERRY..BEEN A BIT...JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR KIND WORDS...I LISTENED TO BOTH YOU AND R.C...THINGS ARE ROCKIN NOW..IN L.A...GOING TO RECORDING ENGINEERING SCHOOL..NEW HOME..TRUCK..BAND..A LADY..LOTS OF AIRPLAY..HERE AND ABROAD..A NY COMPILATION CD...WRITING LIKE THERES NO TOMORROW...THANK YOU MY BROTHER...FOR TAKING THE TIME...WITH MUCH HONOR AND RESPECT...CHI MIIGWETCH..AHO
hello mr corbitt this is ray heading home through Texas after 5 months playing on carnival cruise ship out of Galveston but i am not passing through smiley, right now i am in San Antonio on my way home i didn't realize texas had such extreme weather it eliminates the men from the boys take care
I love your cd so much and listen to it a lot.Nr 9 is also my favorite one............. I put your cd on my ipod for when i'm on my bike to work then i can listen to your songs. Thanks again............... Just wanna say Howdy to ya and hope all is well with you.
Looking forward to the download Jerry! I like the winning name "Maggie's Song", and am happy to be runner up! Your old buddy, (well not that old, LOL) Carmen
